Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • July 14, 2010 The Saddle River Valley Lions Club recently held an installation of officers and directors for 2010-11. Lions District 16A Governor Dennis Brubaker conducted the ceremony. Those taking the oath of office were, President Peter Lacovara, Treasurer Bob May, Membership Director Victor Heineman, and Director Jack Yates, all of whom are residents of Upper Saddle River; and Immediate Past President Gary Paton, Second Vice President David Hakula, Lion Tamer Jerry Michota, and Director Jim Murphy, all of whom hail from Mahwah. The following individuals were also installed: First Vice President Wilfredo Gonzales of Buskill, PA, Third Vice President Robert Haines of Bloomfield, Secretary David Skrivanek of Northvale, Director Buddy Nemetz of Oakland, and Director Art Keys of Ramsey. After accepting the president’s gavel, King Lion Lacovara pledged to put the fun back in fundraising. He said his goal in joining the Saddle River Valley Lions Club was to be a part of the camaraderie of a group of dedicated individuals to aid those in need. In 1958, Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization with over 1.35 million members in 45,000 clubs, chartered the local organization. In 52 years, the local club has raised and donated more than $1,760,000 to people in need in the communities its members serve. Donation recipients include charities helping the blind and visually impaired, other health-related charities, local schools, youth groups, and community volunteer organizations. The club recently concluded a most successful fundraising year including the annual Lions Carnival, car giveaway, and Thanksgiving Fall Harvest Sale. Those activities netted approximately Saddle River Valley Lions Club installs officers Saddle River Valley Lions Club Immediate Past President Gary Paton (left) presents incoming President Peter Lacovara with the president’s gavel. $70,000 to be donated during the coming year. For more information about the Saddle River Valley Lions Club’s fundraising projects or about becoming a member, visit www.srvlions.org, write to President Peter Lacovara, Saddle River Valley Lions Club, P.O. Box 333, Saddle River, NJ 07458, or contact any club member. The Saddle River Valley Junior Woman’s Club will be teaming up with Immaculate Heart Academy’s Chapter of Midnight Run to help the homeless. The Juniors are seeking donations of new travel size shampoos, lotion, mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant and razors; and new men’s boxers, socks, and undershirts. The club will also accept gently used men’s clothing and shoes. New women’s undergarments will also be accepted. Donations sought for homeless Midnight Run is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a common ground between the housed and the homeless. Several times a year, Midnight Run travels into New York and hands out food, clothing, and toiletry packages to homeless individuals. Donations may be brought to the Upper Saddle River Library on Lake Street. For more information, visit www. SRVJWC.org. For large donations, contact Denise Mercier at (201) 825-1947. Break the Highway Trend! ...not your community’s back. Local businesses are the backbone of your community and the trend to shop the big guys on the highway hurts us all.Your local businesses have what you want... at the right price... and close to home. So, why hassle with the highways? Save Time! Save Gas! Save Money! SAVE YOUR COMMUNITY! We Need You SHOP LOCALLY. IT’S SMART. ...and besides, it’s so convenient!